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davidpercival Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.34am
In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it?
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davidpercival

Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.34am

In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped.

Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it?

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Badger11 Beckenham 10 Sep 22 9.37am
Originally posted by davidpercival In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it? Please show some respect. HM served this country with respect and dignity your comparison is not worthy. I am a republican but I still can recognise a good person with devotion to duty. One more point
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Badger11

Beckenham 10 Sep 22 9.37am

Originally posted by davidpercival

In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped.

Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it?

Please show some respect. HM served this country with respect and dignity your comparison is not worthy.

I am a republican but I still can recognise a good person with devotion to duty.

One more point

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davidpercival Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.47am
I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference.
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davidpercival

Croydon 10 Sep 22 9.47am

I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference.

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PalazioVecchio south pole 10 Sep 22 9.57am
In South London, this fella was murdered by a drugs gang, 29 years ago. And every month i still read a new news-story about it..... [Link] The news-journalists are watched by the Editors. But who watches the editors ? and who watches the paymasters ? Edited by PalazioVecchio (10 Sep 2022 9.59am) Eze Peasy at Anfield....
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south pole 10 Sep 22 9.57am

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In South London, this fella was murdered by a drugs gang, 29 years ago. And every month i still read a new news-story about it.....

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The news-journalists are watched by the Editors. But who watches the editors ? and who watches the paymasters ?

Edited by PalazioVecchio (10 Sep 2022 9.59am)

Eze Peasy at Anfield....

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HKOwen Hong Kong 10 Sep 22 9.58am
Originally posted by davidpercival In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped. Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it? So you were in North Korea when the last leader died? Otherwise, you are of course spouting uninformed BS from a position of ignorance. Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.
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HKOwen

Hong Kong 10 Sep 22 9.58am

Originally posted by davidpercival

In North Korea when a leader dies they have hours of drivel on TV about how wonderful the late, unelected, leader was and all cultural and sporting activities are stopped.

Such a thing could never happen in the democratic West, could it?

So you were in North Korea when the last leader died? Otherwise, you are of course spouting uninformed BS from a position of ignorance.

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

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Badger11 Beckenham 10 Sep 22 10.11am
Originally posted by davidpercival I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference. People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot. When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral. To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant. Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am) One more point
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Badger11

Beckenham 10 Sep 22 10.11am

Originally posted by davidpercival

I am not talking about the person. I am talking about the absurd system. If you are a republican you should be able to understand the difference.

People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot.

When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral.

To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant.

Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am)

One more point

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Teddy Eagle 10 Sep 22 10.20am
The last time we experienced an occasion like this was probably when Churchill died. It's hardly a regular occurrence and its a shame some people can't be more respectful.
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Teddy Eagle

10 Sep 22 10.20am

The last time we experienced an occasion like this was probably when Churchill died. It's hardly a regular occurrence and its a shame some people can't be more respectful.

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PalazioVecchio south pole 10 Sep 22 10.23am
and don't mention that pennyless Fisherman/Carpenter that got nailed to a cross 2,000 years ago. i mean, it was ages ago. And not even televised. So will yis all just let it go. Eze Peasy at Anfield....
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PalazioVecchio

south pole 10 Sep 22 10.23am

and don't mention that pennyless Fisherman/Carpenter that got nailed to a cross 2,000 years ago.

i mean, it was ages ago. And not even televised. So will yis all just let it go.

Eze Peasy at Anfield....

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Teddy Eagle 10 Sep 22 10.24am
Originally posted by Badger11 People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot. When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral. To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant. Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am) Me too.I remember the cranes in the docks all dipping down in tribute. It was a very different world back then.
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Teddy Eagle

10 Sep 22 10.24am

Originally posted by Badger11

People still talk about where they were when Kennedy was shot.

When someone of importance dies there is always a process. I was about 5 but I still remember Churchill's state funeral.

To make your point it wasn't necessary to make a comparison with a blood thirsty tyrant.

Edited by Badger11 (10 Sep 2022 10.17am)

Me too.I remember the cranes in the docks all dipping down in tribute. It was a very different world back then.

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davidpercival Croydon 10 Sep 22 11.07am
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle The last time we experienced an occasion like this was probably when Churchill died. It's hardly a regular occurrence and its a shame some people can't be more respectful. I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic.
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davidpercival

Croydon 10 Sep 22 11.07am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

The last time we experienced an occasion like this was probably when Churchill died. It's hardly a regular occurrence and its a shame some people can't be more respectful.

I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic.

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Teddy Eagle 10 Sep 22 11.14am
Originally posted by davidpercival I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic. Or it is genuine sentiment and respect for a remarkable woman who's been a constant in all our lives for so long. Personally I think things so far have been done with great dignity as opposed to the weird outpouring of emotion when Diana died.
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Teddy Eagle

10 Sep 22 11.14am

Originally posted by davidpercival

I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic.

Or it is genuine sentiment and respect for a remarkable woman who's been a constant in all our lives for so long.
Personally I think things so far have been done with great dignity as opposed to the weird outpouring of emotion when Diana died.

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PalazioVecchio south pole 10 Sep 22 11.16am
Originally posted by davidpercival I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic. i agree. some tribute and 'toadying' is a bit pathetic. Eamon DeValera sent a funeral wreath to the German people upon the death of their leader in May 1945. Eze Peasy at Anfield....
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PalazioVecchio

south pole 10 Sep 22 11.16am

Originally posted by davidpercival

I respect all people and have sympathy when someone dies but this toadying is ridiculous and pathetic.

i agree.

some tribute and 'toadying' is a bit pathetic.

Eamon DeValera sent a funeral wreath to the German people upon the death of their leader in May 1945.

Eze Peasy at Anfield....

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